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T158 JCJ

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,178 mi
Last recorded194,178 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 JCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 194,178 miles

brake warning light on

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks and coolant leaks

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

smear on wipers

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 194,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks and coolant leaks

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

smear on wipers

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2012 183,462 miles

both front wheel bearings noisey

both rear tyres worn to tread bars

coil springs corroded

damage to body work

oil leak

play in n s f lower ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2011 171,131 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner drive-shaft gaitor split

nearside rear tyre surface cracked

offside mirror glass condition

slight play in steering rack at offside

Fail 8 Oct 2011 171,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner drive-shaft gaitor split

nearside rear tyre surface cracked

offside mirror glass condition

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 27 Oct 2010 157,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 134,102 miles

front & rear no plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Aug 2008 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 102,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 52,335 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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T158 JCJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T158 JCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T158 JCJ registered?

T158 JCJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T158 JCJ safe to buy?

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